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January 31, 2008
Action!
We're back with our Friday Film Series! We start on February 8th and continue every Friday right through April 25th. As usual, our showtime is at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 7 so you can settle in, help yourself to some coffee and cookies, and mingle for a bit. Admission is free.
Your Fridays are all set! Here we go...
February 8
THE JANE AUSTEN BOOK CLUB
Kathy Baker, Maria Bello, Marc Blucas, Emily Blunt,
Amy Brenneman, Hugh Dancy, Jimmy Smits
Rated PG-13
106 minutes
(2007)
A group of book club members examine six books from Jane Austen, and their lives and relationships begin to mirror the novels they are engrossed in. The film intertwines the members’ problems with the problems faced by Austen’s heroines.
February 15
NO RESERVATIONS
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Aaron Eckhart,
Abigail Breslin
Rated PG
119 minutes
(2007)
Kate is a top notch but emotionless chef who has her perfectly ordered life turned upside-down when she must care for her niece after her sister is killed. She must adapt to this new person in her life and a new love interest at her job in this sensitive film.
February 22
IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOON
Documentary feature
Rated PG
100 minutes
(2007)
This documentary explores the Apollo space program, which literally took the aspirations of a nation to another world. Incredible footage and candid interviews with the surviving members from each Apollo mission who visited the moon provide a unique perspective on the precious state of our planet.
February 29
DAN IN REAL LIFE
Steve Carell, Dane Cook,
Juliette Binoche
Rated PG-13
98 minutes
(2007)
Dan Burns is a column writer for a local newspaper who goes to a family reunion on the Jersey shore, where he meets a woman he takes a liking to. Upon returning home, he finds out that the woman is his brother’s girlfriend. He then tries desperately not to fall in love with her while not breaking rules he has set up for himself and his daughters in this romantic comedy.
March 7
THE BRAVE ONE
Jodie Foster, Terrence Howard
Rated R
119 minutes
(2007)
Erica Bain has a life and fiance that she loves. A brutal attack takes all that away from her and, unable to move past it, Erica begins to stalk those whom she holds responsible. Her dark pursuit catches the public’s attention and she must decide whether her pursuit is for justice or if she is becoming the very thing she is trying to stop.
March 14
2 DAYS IN PARIS
Julie Delpy, Adam Goldberg
Rated R
100 minutes
(2007)
A New York couple, French photographer, Marion, and American interior designer, Jack, attempt to rekindle their romance on a European vacation. Jack gets an unexpected shock when he meets her emotionally unstable family, and a few of her many ex-lovers.
March 21
ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE
Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush,
Clive Owen
Rated PG-13
114 minutes
(2007)
A sequel to the acclaimed film “Elizabeth,” this stunning historical thriller finds the controversial queen at a time of political and religious turmoil. As Elizabeth is being openly challenged by the Spanish King, she finds a newfound temptation in the dashing Sir Walter Raleigh.
March 28
FRIDAY FILM VOTE!
There are so many great new films from which to choose that we want you to have a chance to be heard! Twice during our weekly series, you’ll have the opportunity to vote for your favorite of three new films. Voters will be directed to the Friday Film Vote section of our Events blog, where they will be able to read about the choices, watch film trailers, and vote for their selection. The films to be voted upon will be announced at least two weeks prior to showing.
April 4
RESURRECTING THE CHAMP
Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett,
Alan Alda
Rated PG-13
111 minutes
(2007)
Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man (“Champ”) only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ’s story and escape the shadow of his father’s success becomes a personal journey, as the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family.
April 11
THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE
Halle Berry, Benicio Del Toro,
David Duchovny
Rated R
119 minutes
(2007)
When Audrey loses her husband in a random act of violence, she forges an unlikely friendship with Jerry, her husband’s best friend. Jerry is a heroin user whose addiction has destroyed everything in his life, but Audrey discovers that Jerry is the only person who can help her survive her loss and likewise, she is the only one who can help him overcome his problems.
April 18
KING OF CALIFORNIA
Michael Douglas, Evan Rachel Wood
Rated PG-13
93 minutes
(2007)
A man is reunited with his teenage daughter after spending years in a mental institution. When he becomes convinced that ancient treasure is buried beneath the local Costco™, his daughter decides to go along with his antics.
April 25
FRIDAY FILM VOTE!
There are so many great new films from which to choose that we want you to have a chance to be heard! Twice during our weekly series, you’ll have the opportunity to vote for your favorite of three new films. Voters will be directed to the Friday Film Vote section of our Events blog, where they will be able to read about the choices, watch film trailers, and vote for their selection. The films to be voted upon will be announced at least two weeks prior to showing.
Posted by BarbaraT at January 31, 2008 05:00 PM